The Canberra Carousel Organ is an iconic piece of Canberra's history. The 69 keyless fairground organ was built in 1911 and originally operated as part of the merry-go-round which now resides on City Walk in Civic.

TCCS facilitates approvals for driveway modifications and construction; construction impacting storm water easements; demolition and excavation waste; and construction impacting the verge or public open space.

The new code of practice aims to achieve a balance between allowing charities to use bins to receive donations to support those in need, while also mitigating against illegal dumping and allowing the ACT Government to undertake focused compliance activities.

The code consolidated the placement of charity bins from more than 50 locations to 14 locations at regional shopping centres with a maximum of 144 charity bins being allowed. The placement of bins in these locations was determined by specific criteria outlined in the code, which included: adequate line of sight, safety of the location, including lighting, and minimising the potential impact on pedestrians, residences and territory assets and services.

Charity bin locations include:

Belconnen – Lathlain Street/Chan Street/Weedon Close

Chisholm – Halley Street

Curtin – Strangways Street/Theodore Street

Dickson – Dickson Place

Greenway – Cowlishaw Street

Greenway – Reid Street

Gungahlin – Gungahlin Place

Hawker – Hawker Place

Holt – Hardwick Place/Kippax Place

Kaleen – Maribyrnong Avenue/Georgina Crescent

Kambah – Marconi Crescent

Mawson – Mawson Place

Wanniassa – Denigan Street

Weston – Cooleman Court

It is the responsibility of the charity concerned to ensure the area around their bins are kept clear, and that the donation bins are well maintained, and free of graffiti.

It is anticipated the code will result in savings to charities through less illegal dumping and less cleanup work. The consolidation of charity bins also allows for better management, by City Rangers, of compliance with the code. As part of this role, City Rangers are checking that charity bins in specific locations are authorised to be there.

The code will be reviewed during 2015 to assess the new locations and to ensure the new sites serve both the community and the charities.

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